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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Excel Care at Wayne

296 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

Excel Care at Wayne, a 120-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Wayne, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #331 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#331 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.28
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
10
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Excel Care at Wayne, a 120-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Wayne, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #331 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#331 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.28
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
10
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 348 NJ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315103
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
109
In Hospital
No
County
Passaic
Last Inspection
Dec 13, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.28 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.59 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.83
CNA Hours
1.86
Total Nursing Hours
3.28 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
75.2%
RN Turnover
64.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Excel Care at Wayne

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Excel Care at Wayne ranks #331 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Excel Care at Wayne operates 120 certified beds in Wayne, NJ with approximately 109 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $8K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.28 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.59 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Excel Care at Wayne falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 75.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (10 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 8, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Oct 29, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 13, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 22, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 22, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 24.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 11.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 74.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 74.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
Oct 29, 2025 Fine $8K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Excel Care at Wayne, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Excel Care at Wayne

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NJ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NJ registry
  • Peer homes near 120 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NJ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Excel Care at Wayne?
Excel Care at Wayne has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Excel Care at Wayne rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Excel Care at Wayne ranks 331st among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#331 of 346). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Excel Care at Wayne?
Excel Care at Wayne reports 3.28 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.59 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 75.2%.
How many beds does Excel Care at Wayne have?
Excel Care at Wayne has 120 certified beds with approximately 109 residents. The facility is located at 296 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Does Excel Care at Wayne have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Excel Care at Wayne has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Excel Care at Wayne received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Excel Care at Wayne has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Excel Care at Wayne?
Excel Care at Wayne is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Excel Care at Wayne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Excel Care at Wayne was on Dec 13, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Excel Care at Wayne?
Excel Care at Wayne is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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